The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
Andrew on The Today Show!
The Today Show came to little old, Wilmington, DE yesterday. Actually, a crew came up from DC and a Producer down from NYC to put a feature together on Andrew and our Foundation.
Do More 24 & Some Amazing Events!
Congratulations to the 14 members of the Boston University B+/Choose A Challenge team who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro last week.
It Must be Summer - Starboard and B+ 5k
If you love Dewey Beach, you've got to check this out! You and a friend can jump the line this summer at The Starboard in Dewey with the Starboard B+ VIP Black Tag.
From DC to Hollywood!
As part of our membership and participation in the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, The B+ Foundation headed to Washington, DC earlier this week to harness the passion and energy of childhood cancer advocates as we lobbied for increased funding for childhood cancer research and related drug development.
Awards, Events, & Andrew!
While spending so much time fighting childhood cancer can be pretty sad and emotionally draining, there are also some really inspiring moments as well. Of course, spending time with the B+ Heroes always reminds me of their tremendous courage.
Cuba, STAR, and Babies!
I LOVE hearing about B+ sightings all over the globe. The latest story I heard came from a chance encounter on the streets of Havana, Cuba.
"Henry's Letter", Action Days, & B+ 5k
It was SO cool to receive the letter below from 6 year old, Henry Sullivan. Man, this is what it's all about. Little kids giving up their "share money" to help fight childhood cancer.
UDance 2017 Raises $1.9MM!!!
1 year of fundraising. 12 hours of dancing. Countless lives changed. On Sunday March 12th, University of Delaware students were on their feet for 12 hours, standing in solidarity with our B+ Heroes currently fighting cancer, our B+ Heroes surviving, and our B+ Heroes in Heaven.
UDance - NYC Party - Brave the Shave
Tomorrow is the biggest event of the year for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation -- UDance 2017! UDance, a 12 hour dance marathon, is the largest student-run philanthropy on campus and the 5th largest college dance marathon in the country.
The B+ Foundation Endorses Psychosocial Standards of Care
For anyone familiar with the world of childhood cancer, and in particular those who have had firsthand experience, the impact of a child's diagnosis of cancer is often misunderstood. T
STAR Act...and more
The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act is arguably the most comprehensive childhood cancer bill ever introduced.
Ten Years Ago Today
10 years ago today, our lives changed forever. January 27, 2007, Andrew played 4 soccer games and helped his team win the state championship.
Parties, Dances, and Nathan!
What a way to ring in 2017! The B+ Jr. Board held their inaugural New Year's Eve party at the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts on the Riverfront in Wilmington. There were about 150 people in attendance of all ages.
Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and I pray that 2017 will be a year of happiness and good health for B+ Nation.
Important Updates
The students of the University of Delaware hosted the 7th Annual B+ Hero Holiday party on Sunday attended by about 30 B+ Heroes, their families, and hundreds of UD students. It was a really great day.
Read This Before You Shop!!!
f you haven't already done so, PLEASE visit www.amazonsmile.com and register The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation as "your" charity. That's it...one time registration and you're done!
Research Conference
The Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) hosted its inaugural research conference this week at the world-famous Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, NY.
Stories About Kids
I had the opportunity to speak last month at Ferris School, a facility for court-committed, juvenile offenders. I shared my perspective about how life isn't always fair but it's up to us to decide what choices we are going to make.
Kids - The Game Changers
There are so many ways that you can help us help families of kids with cancer. It's especially gratifying to me when it's "Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer®". Whether it's bringing an event to your school, attending a B+ Foundation-run event, joining us on our B+ Running Team, or doing your own thing, there's no limit.
HOPE & Sadness
The world of childhood cancer can be a very depressing place to live in. I attend children’s funerals, I visit with families early on following diagnosis, I see the terror and despair in their eyes, and I see the physical, emotional, and marital impact that it has on families.